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Y'all are ****ing nuts..... But I'll buy any Han Solo items you find. :shock:

I haven't been a member of this forum long or in a very active capacity, but even still it's clear the impact this forum has had on scores of collectors. In that sense, you deserve all the praise and any gifts that come your way, Edd. Thanks for making such a great place.

I don't often post in this section of the forum, but I'm happy to share a new, likely one of a kind discovery that fits my Han original focus perfectly! It's a white footer 12 back Han. It originated from a woman whose uncle was an internal Kenner sales rep, which lends credence to the fact...

Agreed. Thought it was a snoozer other than the missing rocket Fett.

Not sure how to break this to you, Rich, but that's the wrong figure. It's not R5-D4...... Sweet piece, you ****ing stud.

As some others hinted it, focus collecting is whatever you make of it. You can go deep and wide like some of the big focus collectors in Bill McBride in Vader or Bill Cable with C-3PO and get everything action figure, prop, and otherwise related to that figure. Or you could do a MOC run or a...

Loved the episode as I always do. Have a soft spot in my heart for the Christian interview. He's one of the collectors I admire the most in the hobby. Contributes so much to the hobby, and always has his head on straight. Loved the interview.

More gems than the Crown Jewels...... [see what I did there? I made a UK-based reference...]

I've been pretty active on RS and many of the Facebook groups at the same time for about three years. Once RS was going downhill a bit, I still wanted the forum experience, so came over here and have been very happy with the move. Some great dudes and interesting discussion. I will say that...

I think Ian presents a good compromise position. Of course there is less harm in getting repros for your boy, Lee, and more reason to do so - loss of the original ones, cost, etc. But even if you explain to him the harm of repros until you are blue in the face, sometimes actions speak louder...

This ^^^. It has to be this. I first connected with the community through RS after collecting alone for a while, so I have a liking for the place even if I am involved with several Facebook groups. So I hope for them that it works out ok. But if their pay to play regime is for something...

Hey Jared - it happened in February or so of 2015.

All fair points Todd, and I am starting to see that even beating the drum of no repros or U-grades, etc. doesn't do much. You're right for sure that nothing anyone can say can control what other people do. I guess my only point is that reseal and glue jobs might ultimately be passed by folks...

That's a fair point. Would actually be interested to see what the community has to say on it. You've been around a lot longer than me (hey, I didn't say you're old....lol), and perhaps I am wrong that more people disfavor reseals and customs than don't. Would be interesting to do a poll...

They are your toys. I can't tell you what to do with them. :D

Fair enough, Lee. I may have been a bit strong about the head banging comment, and I do see both sides on the issue. Your heart always seems to be in the right place too, so no worries. I think we will have to disagree about certain rules of the hobby not being important to discuss though...

Agreed Max that some items are so rare that only a reseal may be available. Hell, I would take a Meccano Han is any condition, and likely the only ones available would likely be resealed. But that's different than saying I would reseal a MOC myself. I just wouldn't. But that's just me. Of...

To be honest, I am a purist. I don't like repros. I don't like U-grades. I don't like people bleaching or customizing figures. And I don't like people resealing MOCs. I totally get that reseals are more accepted in the community than the other stuff I mentioned, but people still get scammed...

Lol. Just having a laugh. Certainly don't glue it back on for many reasons. And I totally concur that the top loader method is the way to go. Good luck man.

To be fair, we gave Mattias credit for designing the logo (and had his permission to use it) when it was blasted along with the anti-U-grade one that Josh Blake and I designed all over many different Facebook groups. And when Jason Smith and I were on podcasts discussing it, we also made sure...